How much are property taxes in Hummelstown, PA?
Homeowners in Hummelstown, PA pay a median of $3,199 (±$580) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,066.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,606.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $245,100.
In Hummelstown, the median real estate tax went from $3,352 in 2015–2019 to $3,199 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,199 (±$580)
- With a mortgage
- $3,066
- Without a mortgage
- $3,606
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Hummelstown against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Hummelstown | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,199 (±$580) | $3,198 (±$61) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,066 (±$681) | $3,280 (±$81) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,606 (±$713) | $3,063 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $245,100 (±$25,333) | $236,400 (±$3,814) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Hummelstown, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Dauphin County ($3,198).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Dauphin County, Hummelstown ranks 11 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 768 of 2,546.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Hummelstown
The median tax ($3,199) is 1.3% of the median home value ($245,100).
Across Dauphin County the same ratio is 1.4%.
Across Pennsylvania it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Hummelstown have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,352 (±$343) | $3,199 (±$580) | −4.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $217,300 (±$29,158) | $245,100 (±$25,333) | +12.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,545 (±$137) | $1,535 (±$251) | −0.6% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Hummelstown
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hummelstown | — | $3,199 (±$580) | — |
| South Hanover Township | 1.8 mi | $4,842 (±$779) | Higher |
| Rutherford | 2.9 mi | $2,685 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 3.2 mi | $5,041 (±$364) | Higher |
| Hershey | 3.8 mi | $4,810 (±$445) | Higher |
| Lower Swatara Township | 4.0 mi | $3,867 (±$576) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 4.5 mi | $2,905 (±$357) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 4.5 mi | $2,815 (±$397) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 5.0 mi | $2,769 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Hanover Township, PA ($4,842), Derry Township (Dauphin County), PA ($5,041), Hershey, PA ($4,810).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lower Swatara Township | $3,867 (±$576) |
| 6 | West Hanover Township | $3,815 (±$285) |
| 7 | Highspire | $3,549 (±$1,262) |
| 8 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | $3,533 (±$140) |
| 9 | Lower Paxton Township | $3,376 (±$134) |
| 10 | Paxtang | $3,313 (±$176) |
| 11 | Hummelstown | $3,199 (±$580) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | $3,118 (±$303) |
| 13 | Halifax Township | $3,112 (±$266) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Dauphin County) | $3,102 (±$266) |
| 15 | Middle Paxton Township | $3,061 (±$379) |
| 16 | Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | $2,990 (±$359) |
| 17 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | $2,920 (±$401) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hummelstown
How much are property taxes in Hummelstown?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Hummelstown, PA is $3,199 (±$580) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Hummelstown?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Hummelstown, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Hummelstown gone up?
In Hummelstown, the median real estate tax went from $3,352 in 2015–2019 to $3,199 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Hummelstown higher than in Dauphin County?
In Hummelstown, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Dauphin County ($3,198).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hummelstown borough, Pennsylvania (place:36232, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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